While the import automobile manufacturers continue to erode U.S market share from the Big Three car companies, there appeared to be some hope at this year's SEMA show for DaimlerChrysler, Ford and GM. All are launching new models that the public just can't get enough of.

Leading the list is Chrysler's 300. The poor man's Bentley was everywhere you looked at the Las Vegas Convention Center, some more bling than others (22-inch or larger wheels, and a few with scissor-opening front doors la Lamborghini) but the overwhelming sightings weren't limited to the show itself — while I counted five Toyota Camrys and five Infiniti G35 sedans on the drive from Newport Beach to Las Vegas and back, I spotted eighteen Chrysler 300s.

Ford once again had the largest and grandest manufacturer display at SEMA. There were more than a dozen new Mustangs, each customized by a different aftermarket tuner. Between attendee's positive remarks and the car's luscious styling and low price, the last surviving pony car looks to be a huge hit for Ford.

Another car that was a popular choice at aftermarket company displays was the Hummer H2. Sales may be down quite a bit from a year ago, but the large, boxy SUV appears to have lost little of its appeal with the show crowd. Over at the General Motors display, all eyes were on the new Corvette — another surefire sales hit that is certain to not only attract the large number of longtime Corvette owners but also to pull customers away from the more expensive offerings from BMW and Porsche due to the new Vette's high level of refinement.